Scrum Master
Posted 2 weeks ago by Hays
£500 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Join a leading telecommunications company as a proactive Scrum Master for the Cloud Platform Team, where you will empower RAN Engineering teams. This hands-on role requires a positive attitude and the ability to tackle challenges directly. The position is hybrid, requiring on-site presence twice a week, and offers a daily rate of £500. The contract is set for 6 months with an immediate start date.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and sprint planning sessions.
- Ensure the team consistently delivers high-quality work by monitoring progress, removing impediments, and optimising processes.
- Empower DevOps and Data Engineers, fostering a collaborative and effective environment.
- Maintain clear communication with stakeholders regarding project progress, risks, and issues.
- Collaborate with the Product Owner to ensure the backlog is well-groomed and prioritised.
- Assess the Scrum maturity of the team and coach them to higher levels of maturity.
- Actively engage in resolving blockers and challenges, not just as an agile coach.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role.
- Familiarity with RAN.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Scrum Master certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)) is preferred.
- Positive attitude and "can do" energy, with a focus on team empowerment.
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Join a leading telecommunications company as a Scrum Master !
Job Overview: We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Scrum Master to join our client’s Cloud Platform Team. The ideal candidate will empower their RAN Engineering teams. This role requires a "can do" attitude and positive energy, with the ability to roll up sleeves and tackle blockers and challenges directly.
Daily Rate: £500 per day through umbrella
Contract Length: 6 months
Contract Location: Reading (hybrid – twice per week on-site)
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and sprint planning sessions.
- Ensure the team consistently delivers high-quality work by monitoring progress, removing impediments, and optimising processes.
- Empower DevOps and Data Engineers, fostering a collaborative and effective environment.
- Maintain clear communication with stakeholders regarding project progress, risks, and issues.
- Collaborate with the Product Owner to ensure the backlog is well-groomed and prioritised.
- Assess the Scrum maturity of the team and coach them to higher levels of maturity.
- Actively engage in resolving blockers and challenges, not just as an agile coach.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role.
- Familiarity with RAN.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Scrum Master certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)) is preferred.
- Positive attitude and "can do" energy, with a focus on team empowerment.
Start Date: ASAP